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ActionAttioUpdated May 2026

How do I attach a note to an Attio record?

Short answer: Drop the "AttioCreate Note" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Parent Object
parent_object
optionsRequired
Parent Record ID
parent_record_id
stringRequired
Title
title
stringOptionalDiscovery call notes
Body
content
stringRequired
Format
format
optionsOptional
Sample request
{
"parent_object": "{{trigger.parent_object}}",
"parent_record_id": "{{trigger.parent_record_id}}",
"title": "Discovery call notes",
"content": "{{trigger.content}}",
"format": "{{trigger.format}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": {
"note_id": "note_abc123"
}
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Note.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Create Note.

What does the Create Note action do in Attio?
Attaches a note to a person, company, or other Attio object. Notes appear in the record's activity timeline. Useful for "AI-summarised call notes → log to the contact" workflows that keep the CRM annotated automatically.
What inputs does Create Note require?
Required: Parent Object, Parent Record ID, Body. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Attio returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Create Note support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Note inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Attio's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Attio actions.

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